Tenali–Repalle branch line explained

Tenali–Repalle branch line
Status:Operational
Stations:6
Character:At-grade street running
Linelength:32.1km (19.9miles)
Tracks:1
Electrification:Yes
Map Name:Route map
Map State:collapsed

Tenali–Repalle branch line is a electrified single track railway section in South Central Railway zone.[1] It connects and of Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Further, this section intersects Howrah–Chennai main line and Guntur–Tenali section at .[2] Electrification of the section will be taken and the budget for the same was allocated in the year 2018–19.[3]

History

Tenali–Repalle branch line, a part of Guntur–Repalle broad-gauge project was opened in January 1916, which was then owned by Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway.[4]

Jurisdiction

This branch line is having a length of 33.85km (21.03miles) and is administered under Guntur railway division, excluding which falls under Vijayawada railway division of South Coast Railway zone.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Surveys . South Central Railway, Indian Railways . 3 May 2019 . 14 . 24 July 2015.
  2. Web site: SCR Railway Map 2018. South Central Railway. 23 April 2019.
  3. News: All rail lines in SCR to be electrified soon. 2018-02-07. The Hindu. 2019-04-24. 0971-751X.
  4. Book: Somerset Playne, J.W.Bond and Arnol Wright . Southern India: Its history, people, commerce and industrial resources. page 724. 2004 . Asian Educational Services. 9788120613447 . 2013-03-13.